In this essay I will discuss the way a trip to the sea is represented in Quadrophenia (the album by The Who with the accompanying short story, as well as the non-musical film of the same name) and in Gurinder Chadha’s film Bhaji on the Beach. I will argue that while the seaside of the story, music and the two films may be one that appeals to the characters because of its potential for a collective, enjoyable experience that can blur individual identities and anxieties, in fact the seaside that is represented produces conflict and may serve to challenge or renew identities.
The role of the seaside in "Bhaji on the Beach" and "Quadrophenia"
